Amy Sherman

Amy Sherman has a master's degree in counseling/psychology from Vermont College. She is a therapist, Relationship Coach, author and the founder of the Baby Boomers' Network, a website dedicated to educating, inspiring and supporting boomers as they transition through midlife.

Amy is the co-author of 99 things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating After 40, 50, and Yes, 60! which helps women avoid the disasters and disappointment they often experience when starting over and dating again. She is also the author of the digital Distress-Free Aging Transformation Package and The Joy of Optimism 10-Lesson eCourse. Both offer strategies and tools for overcoming adversity and other challenges of middle age. Amy is a Contributing Blogger to www.FinallyOver50.com and an Expert Advisor to www.ParentalWisdom.com. Amy can be reached at amybethsherman@gmail.com or go to http://www.yourbabyboomersnetwork.com.

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January 25th, 2016With a surprising number of boomers heading towards retirement, most are not ready to spend their days hitting the golf balls or playing bridge.
Instead they are looking to the future with enthusiasm and gusto. Why? [...]

October 29th, 2015October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Which means that the media will be featuring many stories to bring awareness of and support for this devastating and insidious problem.
You may read about the estranged [...]

August 20th, 2015You’ve heard the expression, “You are your own worst enemy.”
Well, this statement is unfortunately very true. You are probably more accepting and forgiving of others than you are of yourself. That’s because you [...]

July 13th, 2015There is more to life than planning for retirement.
It’s really about making good choices and living life to the fullest. It’s about making a promise to yourself to discover the joyous secrets that will change [...]

June 12th, 2015One of the hardest parts about being a parent is letting go.
We don’t pay too much attention when our children are babies that one day we will have to release them into the world to start their lives on their own. [...]

March 19th, 2015Sometimes, our lives can change swiftly.
Aside from the death of a loved one, change may actually be a good thing. If you are moving out of a long-term relationship, such as divorce, changing jobs/careers or retiring, [...]

February 16th, 2015Just because you’re an adult, mature and wise, it doesn’t mean you should take this wonderful life for granted.
When something great happens to you, how do you show your appreciation? Do you just ignore it or do [...]

January 5th, 2015I am always impressed with people who risk their own lives to save another, who will help you all hours of the night, who open their wallets to help those less fortunate.
I wish I was more like that. I try to be. I’m [...]

November 12th, 2014You’ve spent many years building your career and establishing a place in the corporate world and feel secure about your future and the future of your family.
But what happens when it ends abruptly behind the euphemism [...]

October 15th, 2014John Bradshaw, the award winning author of “Healing the Shame that Binds You ” says that “shame is the all pervasive sense that [you] are flawed and defective as a human being.”
Guilt, on the [...]

September 17th, 2014Midlife doesn’t have to be a depressing time of your life even though your challenges are getting tough.
It doesn’t have to be overwhelming or difficult. It can be something good and enjoyable. And it can [...]

August 21st, 2014Are you ever caught in the middle of family conflict, trying to keep the peace between family members who just don’t get along?
Are you the mediator, who is always put under a lot of stress, anxiety, heartache [...]

July 22nd, 2014Relationships should be life enhancing and ever lasting.
That’s why if you are recently divorced, widowed or between relationships and are ready to start dating again, you should know what to anticipate and how [...]

July 2nd, 2014Is there a difference between being a support to your children and being too supportive?
Should we as parents be worried?
I am the mom of two wonderful adult children. Both are college educated and on their own. My married [...]

May 28th, 2014In the face of adversity and uncertainty, it is so important to remain “mindful” of how much control you have over your life.
It’s all about perception. What you perceive to be bad, may not be as bad [...]

May 10th, 2014Business people, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians and others are adamant about one thing: If you want to succeed in whatever you do, you have to stay focused.
This means that you must keep the task and goals in sight [...]

April 9th, 2014Even though sustained negativity is toxic and bad for your health, many people are still more intrinsically pessimistic than optimistic.
Is this because they can’t help themselves? Are they born with a propensity [...]

February 5th, 2014How often do you have an epiphany?
In psychology, the term is often used when a client experiences a deep release of emotions associated with an awareness of repressed feelings. This breakthrough often frees the individual [...]

January 10th, 2014When my son earned his PhD from The University of Florida in Biomedical Engineering, you can imagine how proud I was.
But it was his pride in having accomplished this amazing goal that made it so wonderful and special.
After [...]

December 30th, 2013Where did the time go?
It seems just yesterday my son was playing in little league and my daughter was taking ballet lessons. I used to be the young woman with little kids and now I’m Ma’am or getting into [...]

November 11th, 2013As you transition through life, you are making many changes and going through many different stages.
With a life expectancy of 78 (5 years longer for women), when you turn about 40, you are entering what is known as [...]

October 17th, 2013How many times have you had this conversation?
“Do you remember when candy was one penny, school books were carried in a strap, and Good Humor trucks would drive down your street?
So many memories. You have seen [...]

September 23rd, 2013It’s strange how, when you least expect it, your life is redirected because of a chance meeting.
As a mental health professional, I do many groups, seminars, workshops and presentations that put me in touch with many [...]

September 9th, 2013Although most people think longevity is solely related to genes, it really depends on genes, attitude and lifestyle.
Centenarians attribute their long lives to eating well, being optimistic and keeping busy. The Census [...]

July 30th, 2013How many sacrifices have you made over the years for your family, so your children could have a comfortable, happy life?
I’m sure you’ve made many. The long hours at work, the shortened vacations so kids [...]

July 10th, 2013Remember your senior year of high school and the prospect of going off to college in the fall?
Remember how exciting and special it felt to be leaving home and embarking on a new and amazing adventure?
You’re at [...]

June 24th, 2013Where did the years go?
Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was considered the youngster in the crowd? Somehow the years kept creeping along and now I have a 30-year-old daughter who looks at me as if I’m an old [...]

June 6th, 2013If your goal is to live longer, to live your best life and to contribute to society in a positive way, you are not alone.
Most people would like to achieve this level of satisfaction and fulfillment and are realizing [...]

May 22nd, 2013Are you still the fairest of them all?
When you look in the mirror, do you see someone you don’t recognize or someone much older than you feel? Baby boomers want to remain vigorous and healthy, yet many are sinking [...]

May 20th, 2013Listen Here:
Amy Sherman is a Therapist, Relationship Coach and the founder of the Baby Boomers’ Network.
She is the co-author of 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating After 40, 50 and Yes, 60! and has [...]

May 8th, 2013Some boomers are past the empty nest syndrome by many years, yet others may be in the midst of it right now.
Whichever you can relate to, there are probably moments when nostalgia and sadness creep in, leaving you feeling [...]

April 22nd, 2013Wayne Dyer says, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
Such good advice to follow, since you know that challenges will come your way as you age and your perspective [...]

April 16th, 2013Has anyone ever said to you, “Boy, you look great. You’re how old?”
That must make you feel really good, since nobody wants to look his/her real age. But what if you’ve heard the opposite. “I’m [...]

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